US Bridges

Gore RD over E Fork Nettle CR

Good

Grundy County, Illinois · 0.44 M W Lisbon RD · Structure no. 032382100000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gore RD over E Fork Nettle CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Gore RD over E Fork Nettle CR in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2046. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesGore RD
CrossesE Fork Nettle CR
Location0.44 M W Lisbon RD
Coordinates41.38613, -88.44319
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2024)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gore RD over E Fork Nettle CR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gore RD over E Fork Nettle CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2021.

How much traffic does Gore RD over E Fork Nettle CR carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Gore RD over E Fork Nettle CR?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Gore RD over E Fork Nettle CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.